Site Safety Supervisor

About the Position The Safety Supervisor position assures compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and Kenco safety programs.

Specifically, the Safety Supervisor manages the Powered Industrial Truck Training and Personal Protective Equipment programs.

This position directly supervises up to two Powered Industrial Truck Trainers.

May include responsibility for temporary staff as needed for fluctuations in workload.

If assigned to the Whirlpool network, the position may also support the quality assurance program and quality professionals at the assigned site.

Functions * Develop and facilitate various safety training programs * Helps develop the warehouse and distribution center safety program.

* Conducts safety audits including but not limited to fire equipment, dock conditions, housekeeping, rack conditions, material conditions, and electrical conditions.

* Partner with Operations to build support for safety initiatives * Supports operations and other team members on incident analysis, corrective action development and root cause determination.

* Identifies and corrects at risk behaviors immediately when observed.

* Maintains required governmental reporting documents * Support investigations into all accidents * Periodically review conditions of powered industrial equipment and maintenance procedures * Provide safety information to supervisors that will improve safety in their areas of responsibility * Assist the Safety Manager and Operation Managers with any special projects that require safety input.

* Other duties as assigned.

* If assigned to the Whirlpool network, the incumbent may also have the following responsibilities: o Serve as the site leader in developing documents and tools to guide and improve the quality management system.

o Educate existing operational personnel on quality management system requirements.

o Support and assess the implementation of the Kenco Operating System as it relates to quality assurance.

o Maintain and update site policies, procedures, standard work instructions and tools to improve the efficacy of the quality management system.

o Administer internal audit program to ensure compliance to the quality management system through training auditors, auditing processes and procedures and measuring results.

o Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards.

Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in management, occupational health and safety, human resources or engineering from four-year college or university; Or 2-5 years of experience in logistics or manufacturing management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Minimum of six months supervisory experience Safety leadership experience.

* Experience in warehousing, distribution, or related preferred * Previous experience in the safety field as a safety specialist, technician, or trainer * Prior powered industrial truck experience * Computer knowledge in Microsoft software * Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to safety Competencies * Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.

* Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.

* Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise.

Authentically gains trust and support of peers.

* Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.

* Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco's long-term organizational strategy.

Travel Requirements * This position is expected to travel approximately 25% - 50%. * A passport is not required, but recommended.

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